Authentic Junior's Brooklyn Griddle Cakes
Recreate the magic of Junior's famous Brooklyn diner pancakes at home with this authentic recipe. Light, fluffy, and perfectly golden, these griddle cakes will transport you straight to the iconic restaurant.
Servings 8
Calories 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle. If you do not have a griddle, preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. As you cook the cakes be sure that the skillet does not get too hot. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together then set aside.
- Using an electric mixer set on high, beat the milk and eggs until light yellow, then beat in the butter 1 tablespoon of oil, and add the vanilla. Turn off the mixer and add in the flour mixture, and beat on low just until blended and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes (do not overbeat at this stage or the pancakes can be tough).
- To cook the griddle cakes; Brush the preheated griddle or skillet with enough vegetable oil to coat it well. For each cake pour a scant 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot griddle making 4-inch cakes, about 1 inch apart. Let the cakes cook until the tops are covered with bubbles and edges look done, about 3 minutes
- . Quickly flip over the cakes and cook on the opposite sides until golden, about 2 minutes more. Serve immediately with hot melted butter, warm syrup, and warm Apple and Raisin Preserves.
Recipe Tips
The key to perfect Junior's griddle cakes is patience—let those bubbles fully form before flipping. When you see bubbles across the entire surface and the edges look slightly dry, that's the perfect moment to flip. Also, resist the urge to press down on the pancakes with your spatula after flipping, as this compresses the air pockets that make them fluffy. For professional results, keep your first batch warm in a 200°F oven while cooking the remaining pancakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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